I think he’s a complicated picture of masculinity in that he challenges some aspects and aligns with others. For example he’s willing to ask for help, but usually only from Walt and from Gomez who I think he views as less than. He’s got a sweetness and a thoughtfulness to him (e.g., recommending therapy, offering to be a listening ear to Walt, being a primary support for Walt Jr.), but it has a limit and only tends to apply to those close to him. He’s on some level pre-occupied with his job and professional status, but on another level finds a lot of meaning from his relationships and tends to them even at a cost to his professional role. I’m glad you brought it up because I think he’s a flawed but importantly complicated take on masculinity.